UK and US take part in NATO-war games in North Macedonia as solidarity front against Putin NATO has placed a demonstration of solidarity in Europe in a message to Vladimir Putin as a huge number of troopers from 19 countries participate in war games across the mainland. The Swift Response 22 practices in North Macedonia … Read more
Finland’s president and the top minister said Thursday they are in favor of applying for NATO membership, paving the manner for the alliance to enlarge amid Russia’s battle in Ukraine. The dramatic pass by means of Finland was announced by using President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin in a joint statement. It way … Read more
MOSCOW: Russia warned on Thursday that it would have to take “military-technical” measures in reaction to Finland’s decision to join NATO, after Helsinki’s authorities endorsed the US-led alliance. “The expansion of NATO and the approach of the alliance to our borders does not make the world and our continent more stable and secure,” Dmitry Peskov, a … Read more
Finland’s application to join NATO will be “for the protection” of its population, says Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Marin told a joint press conference in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that she had discussed Finland’s “plans to perhaps apply for NATO membership” with her Japanese counterpart. Marin said, “If Finland makes this … Read more
Boris Johnson will visit Sweden and Finland to address the Ukraine conflict, as both countries decide whether to join the NATO alliance. On Wednesday, the prime minister is set to meet with leaders from both nations during a 24-hour trip. Mr. Johnson is likely to speak about Europe’s response to Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. … Read more
Finland and Sweden are expected to announce this week whether they will apply to join NATO in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in a stunning reversal of decades-long non-alignment policies. The Nordic countries have been shaken by Moscow’s war on its pro-Western neighbour, which has increased domestic support for joining the military alliance – … Read more
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more than three-quarters of the People in Finland now support joining NATO, according to a new poll released Monday. Support for NATO membership used to be stable about 20-30%, but in recent months, it has soared in Finland and neighbouring Sweden, both historically non-aligned militarily. Around 76 percent of Finns … Read more
A Russian military helicopter breached the airspace of Finland, ostensibly to intimidate the country as it prepares to join NATO. According to the country’s Ministry of Defence, the military Mi-17 cargo helicopter flew 2-3 kilometres inside the Finnish border after 10.30 a.m. (7.30 a.m. GMT). ‘The aircraft is a Mi-17 helicopter, and the suspected breach … Read more
A Russian navy helicopter violated Finland’s airspace on Wednesday, the Finnish defence ministry said, as the united states of America mull an increasing number of probable NATO membership bids. “The aircraft type is a Mi-17 helicopter and the depth of the suspected violation is about four to five kilometres”, a ministry spokesman told AFP. The … Read more
Due to “geopolitical tensions and uncertainties” tied to its Russian activities, Finnish state-owned utility Fortum said Tuesday it will take a 2.1 billion euro ($2.2 billion) blow. While the energy producer announced in March it would stop all new investments in Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, it said current operations would continue there “as normal”. Fortum … Read more
On Friday, a Finnish court acquitted a suspected warlord accused of atrocities during Liberia’s civil war, including rapes, ritual murders, and child soldier recruitment. The Pirkanmaa district court ruled in its decision that the prosecution had “not proven with sufficient certainty” that Gibril Massaquoi, 52, was involved in the alleged crimes during the latter years … Read more
FINLAND’S PRIME MINISTER, SANNA MARIN, has stated that her country will decide whether or not to join NATO “soon.” Since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Russia, there has been a surge in support in Finland for joining the military alliance. Officials say that if Putin retaliates against their membership, the country is prepared for “all kinds … Read more
IQM Quantum Computers has received EUR35 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help expedite the development and commercialization of quantum processors produced at Europe’s first quantum-dedicated fabrication facility in Espoo, Finland. The loan is part of the European Guarantee Fund’s venture debt programme, which was created to help small and medium-sized businesses affected … Read more
The 2023 ice hockey world championship will be transferred from Russia following its invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said on Tuesday. “Out of concern for the safety and well-being of all participating players, officials, media, and fans, the IIHF Council has decided to withdraw the hosting rights… from Russia,” it … Read more
According to Nordic media, Sweden and Finland have agreed to submit simultaneous membership applications to the US-led Nato alliance as early as the middle of next month. According to the Finnish daily Iltalehti, Stockholm “recommended the two nations announce their readiness to join” on the same day, and Helsinki agreed “as long as the Swedish … Read more
According to Finnish and Swedish newspapers, Finland and Sweden are planning to announce their intentions to join NATO at the same time in May. Both countries are non-aligned militarily, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased public enthusiasm for joining the Western defensive alliance. According to the Finnish tabloid Iltalehti, the leaders of Finland and … Read more
This week, a pro-NATO delegation of opposition leaders from Finland and Sweden visited Washington, DC, for meetings with the Biden administration and members of Congress. The small delegation led by Petteri Orpo of Finland and Ulf Kristersson of Sweden met with Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Karen Donfried, Amanda Sloat of the National … Read more
Finland’s parliament on Wednesday opens a debate on if to go for NATO membership after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a surge in political and public favour for joining the military alliance. Though Russia’s caution about a nuclear construct-up within the Baltic need for Finland and neighbouring Sweden to join the military alliance, Finland’s prime … Read more
A Finnish cupboard minister stated Friday it turned into “tremendously likely” that Finland might observe for NATO membership, just hours after Russia warned of unspecified “consequences” should Helsinki and Stockholm be a part of the army alliance. Moscow’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine has sparked a dramatic U-turn in public and political opinion in each Finland … Read more
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev threatened Thursday that if Finland or Sweden joined NATO, Russia would install nuclear weapons near them. Medvedev, former president and deputy head of Russia’s security council, remarked on Telegram that joining would more than treble Russia’s land border with NATO members. “Naturally, we will have to reinforce these borders,” he … Read more
Finland, which shares the border with Sweden, and Russia, aspires to join NATO. Russia says, there will be, “serious military and political consequences.” Russia’s invasion has urged Finland and Sweden to join NATO membership. They have to ignore the notion that peace was kept by being neutral, and avoiding taking sides. Finland is more likely … Read more
A vital member of Finland’s ruling alliance opened the door to a latent NATO membership bid in yet another sign the Nordic country is looming an application to join the defense alliance following neighboring Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Center Party, part of a five-party cabinet run by Social Democrat Prime Minister Sanna Marin, is … Read more
Finland and Sweden may soon join NATO, a move that would certainly enrage Moscow and emphasize Russia’s geopolitical blunder in invading Ukraine, according to officials. NATO officials told an International media outlet that since Russia’s invasion, discussions about Sweden and Finland joining the bloc have intensified, and US senior State Department officials said the issue … Read more
Many people dream of seeing the stunning northern lights, and they spend years chasing the cosmic phenomenon. Residents of Scotland got their wish last week when they saw the brilliant northern lights, often known as Aurora Boreas. This phenomenon, named after the Roman goddess of dawn (Aurora) and the Roman god of the north wind … Read more
Germany’s Alexander Zverev has been expelled from the Mexican Open in Acapulco after smashing his racket on the umpire’s chair several times and directing a foul-mouthed rant at the official, the ATP announced Wednesday. “Due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the conclusion of his doubles match, Alexander Zverev has been withdrawn from the tournament in Acapulco,” … Read more
STOCKHOLM : Sweden’s public health agency on Monday recommended a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for people over the age of 80, those in nursing homes and those receiving at-home care. The agency said the jab should be taken four months after the previous dose, at the earliest. “The spread of Covid-19 is still intense in … Read more
Japan’s parliament enacted a record supplementary budget worth over $300 billion on Monday as part of the measures to bolster the world’s third largest economy, as the pandemic threat drags on. The extra budget, larger than the total annual GDP of countries such as Colombia, Vietnam and Finland, will fund part of the massive virus … Read more
From her home in Finland’s far north, Ristenrauna Magga recalls the day in 1968 when she and her family were stripped naked while researchers took measurements and blood tests. “Sami people were used to doing what we were told, no-one questioned the research,” Magga says, of Finland’s “racial biology” programme into the Sami minority which … Read more
